Community farm program reports growth, seeks broader engagement
Summary
A university-linked community farm program told the board it had about 28–30 consistent participants in 2025 and described plans for site planning, value-added products and educational collaboration with New Mexico State University and local partners.
Leonard and a university/community liaison updated the board on the LUTNC Farm Service pilot and invited board members and the public to an on-site event. Leonard said this would be his last year leading the project and encouraged participation; the liaison said refreshments would be available.
The presenter described the pilot as a collaboration with New Mexico State University, county extension service and the Arrowhead Foundation, supported by state legislative funding. He said the program aims to increase food security, connect young people with agricultural skills and scale demonstrations including canning, small-scale compost and drip irrigation. "We... had close to 3 participants. It was around 28 or 29 consistent participants for a total of 30," the presenter said, describing the 2025 season as the largest to date and expressing plans to expand in 2026.
Board members were invited to the event and staff answered logistical questions. The presentation emphasized cross-institutional training, coordination with a master partners program and an education-first approach rather than a formal district policy proposal.
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